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The Fern And The Bamboo by reachabeyy: 7:35pm On Sep 04, 2007
GOT THIS AND THOUGHT I SHOULD SHARE IT WITH Y'ALL

One day I decided to quit,  I quit my job, my relationship, my
spirituality,  I wanted to quit my life. I went to the woods to have
one last talk with God.
"God", I said. "Can you give me one good reason not to quit?"
His answer surprised me, 
"Look around", He said. "Do you see the fern and the bamboo?"
"Yes", I replied.
"When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care
of them. I gave them light. I gave them water. The fern quickly grew
from the earth. Its brilliant green covered the floor. Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo.
In the second year the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful. And
again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the
bamboo".
He said. "In the third year, there was still nothing from the bamboo
seed. But I would not quit.
In the fourth year, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed.
But I would not quit.
He said. "Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the
earth. Compared to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant.
But just 6 months later the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall. It
had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive. I would not give any of my creations a
challenge it could not handle."
He said to me. "Did you know, my child, that all this time you have
been struggling, you have actually been growing roots. I would not quit
on the bamboo. I will never quit on you. Don't compare yourself to others." He said. "The bamboo had a different purpose than the fern, yet,
they both make the forest beautiful."
"Your time will come," God said to me. " You will rise high!"
"How high should I rise?" I asked.
"How high will the bamboo rise?" He asked in return.
"As high as it can?" I questioned.
"Yes." He said, "Give me glory by rising as high as you can."
I left the forest and brought back this story. I hope these words
can help you see that God will never give up on you, 

Good days give you Happiness.
Bad days give you Experiences.
Both are essential to life.
Keep going, 
Happiness keeps you Sweet,
Trials keep you Strong,
Sorrows keep you Human,
Failures keep you Humble,
Success keeps You Glowing,
But Only God keeps You Going!

Have a great day! The SUn is shining!!

God is so big He can cover the whole world with his Love and so
small He
can curl up inside your heart.
Re: The Fern And The Bamboo by alleno: 6:56am On Sep 05, 2007
, great and inspirational piece. Thanks. Was surprised though that there was no reply, but you did a great job.
Re: The Fern And The Bamboo by reachabeyy: 8:58pm On Sep 05, 2007
thanks alleno

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